Both the Liberal and the Green candidate stumbled on a question from an audience member about the criminalization of not disclosing one's HIV status. Only Scott — the only openly gay candidate on stage — appeared to be aware of the law.

Scott told BuzzFeed Canada the Liberals simply sent a local candidate "who is not an expert on the issues."

In his closing statements, Liberal candidate Morneau said he would be a "champion" for LGBT Canadians.

LGBT issues have by and large not been a talking point during this election. Green candidate Tolley said that's because it's not a comfortable topic for some of the other parties.

"It’s territory that the traditional parties have to be very careful about where they’re going. You’re trying to not lose your base, a lot of it is political strategy," he said.